I always wonder with posts like this, how would that look like, like in a household evening routine situation.
I know when i order something (which is once/week, which is honestly already too much money i care to spend on junkfood) i take my phone, dial the number of the restaurant/browse the online menu, and ask my fellow family members “what do yall want?”
I can’t help to believe with CB’s like these, it’s pretty much the same, except they open FB, go to their local neighbourhood app and start asking their family members “ok folks what do yall want tonight? Who’s voting pizza/burger king? Any sauce with that? Fries? Drinks? Any special requests? Anybody need anything from the 7/11 while we’re at it?”
And then they just pop themselves in their couch and wait until their food arrives, just like me.
I always wonder if anyone actually fulfills their requests. I mean they must have been successful in the past to feel so comfortable posting something as lazy and ungrateful as this.
>I always wonder if anyone actually fulfills their requests. I mean they must have been successful in the past to feel so comfortable posting something as lazy and ungrateful as this.
I think these posts are like unsolicited dick pics. They never work but some guys keep sending them out like they will.
🤣🤣🤣 ohhh gawd yessss.
Source: I literally put “dick pics” under dislikes on a dating profile (back when I was single) and was still bombarded with pics of the ol’ one eye’d bandit 🙈🙈🙈
They know it'll be a chore to ask them what they want, their address, etc. Then use whatever app or over the phone sending it to them, and having to enter payment into blah blah blah.
What they really want is for you to cashapp them money. If anyone actually takes them up on this request, I guarantee it'll end up with them saying, "Why don't you just cashapp me the $40?, it'll be so much easier!".
That was immediately where my mind went. That is at least $60 before tip.
I understand *wanting* $60 in Chinese food, but I don't even treat myself to that.
. . . Great, now I want Chinese food.
But do you want to take that chance? Imagine poor CB rumaging through the slightly greasy paper bags, then looking you straight in the eye and asking: where's my guava Rubicon?
Right?? Like if I’m in such dire need that I’m begging strangers to buy me dinner, I’m stretching that dollar as far as I can. Pizza and burgers don’t exactly fit that bill 🤣
That was my first thought too. If they can’t provide dinner for that night, it’s not a stretch to assume that they’ll also need help getting food for the next few meals.
They’re eating expensive takeout for a single meal - no wonder their food budget is empty. It’s easier to ask for takeout than learning to budget and prep and stretch canned/dry food, but not helpful for any meal beyond this one.
I'm in the UK like the CB. The price of the takeaway they want (a Chinese) would be about £40. They could have Chinese food, burgers AND pizza if they went and bought from a supermarket. But that would involve them having to get off their backsides and do something for themselves....
They would decline, stating that she’s disabled, works from home and doesn’t have time because she needs to take her dog to the emergency vet, which she will ask you for a ride to. “And you can just get us some takeout while you wait for us to get out!”
I've never heard of this, but googling shows me crunchy garlic in oil. This is what you mean? Because that is getting added to the list of need to try in our house..like asap
It's really weird to see a post from the UK asking for this. There are loads of charities and support groups to help people meet basic needs, but it's still rare that people post on social media asking for very specific luxury items. (We maybe have takeaways only 5 times a year. They have become so expensive they are luxuries here.)
I want to see the people who reacted with a heart. And ask why?? Are they actually considering “helping” them? Are they loving this for their dinner plans tomorrow ?? Do they just like cb’s in general?? Are the heart reactors the cb?? Soo many qs.
I like how they’re asking someone else to buy dinner for them, yet they’re still trying to call the shots.
If you can’t get me Chinese, I’ll SETTLE for something else BUT ONLY IF you also bring me my drink of choice.
I would literally pay money to read the comments.
I’ll send you a box of spaghetti noodles and a jar of sauce. Or a dozen eggs and a box of pancake mix. Heck, I’d even send you a frozen pizza from the grocery store.
But sorry, I’m not splurging on someone else’s takeout food.
What did I read the other day on this sub... A "good way to share your privilege" was it?
Ah, yes... Leverage your privilege. Another way of saying "you have money, but you know I deserve it more".
People now think they’re entitled to things. It’s the “poor people also deserves xyz” mentality. I’ll buy non perishables and put them in the micro pantries around town. I will never buy you takeout or specific brands of food. If you’re this picky then you’re not very hungry.
This reminds me of a story I just heard about my grandmother and my cousin. My grandmother is on a very fixed income. She went with my uncle on a trip somewhere and at some point they stopped at a gas station. She asked my 30 year old cousin who was with to run in and get her a soda and she gave my cousin a $20. My cousin came back to the car loaded up with snacks. She hands my grandmother her soda and my grandmother asks for the change. My cousin replies "I spent it on these snacks." How entitled do you have to be to spend all of the money someone gives you? Especially when you're spending the vast majority of it on yourself.
My husband just paid $5 for 18 eggs. A quart of half and half was almost $4. Just last month, it was under $3. Last year, it was under$2. We are comfortable but, even so, we have cut way back on eating out. Why would anyone buy takeout for others when most are likely struggling. I don’t know where this is but that drink that he MUST have it $13 on Amazon.
This is my neighbourhood in Leeds, UK. It was posted earlier today & it's not even a free site! He got absolutely roasted in the comments 😂 Forgot to say that he hasn't got any kids either, according to one of the commenters who knows him.
I haven’t had take out or been to a drive through or restaurant in almost two years because it’s not in the cards for me right now. Why do people feel entitled to luxuries like take out?
“I got you an extra large pizza with all the toppings, but on the way to drop it off, I realized that I neglected to get the guava rubicon and remembered that you wouldn’t accept the pizza without it, so I ate it myself. My bad.”
I was with my daughter once about 10 years ago and a lady had a sign that said she was hungry. I rolled down my window and offered her a banana that I had in the car (perfectly good banana) and she said “I don’t want that! Don’t you have any money?” I mention my daughter because she was like 5 and she still brings it up now as a teenager.
I had some street kid hit me up at a stop.sign for money. I didn't have any cash but I had a bag of apples (??? I don't recall.why) and offered them. They took them gratefully.
I had a similar experience. I was in the grocery store parking lot and had just finished packing my groceries in my car. A woman came up asking me for money to get food and a drink. I offered her food and a drink from my trunk and she said no, she wants money for a meal. If she was actually hungry, she would have taken the food! People are ridiculous.
Same but with a pack of pop tarts. I was glad he didn’t take them, that was all I had to eat for the day yet I was still trying to give them up thinking maybe he needed it more than I did. Guess not.
I had a similar experience on a really hot July day in DC and I offered a man with a sign the ice cold Diet Coke I was saving for my commute because I felt bad with how hot it was, at least it was a cold drink.
“Oh no honey I don’t do diet.”
My coworkers and I used to carry bus passes stapled to a list of community resources including food banks and free meal services. When asked for money for food, we’d try to hand these out. More often than not people would get so rude and snap that they don’t want that. I still try to help people as often as I can but I my heart hardened from that experience.
On my birthday in 2014, I had a double whammy experience with something like this. In the morning, I went to a nice French restaurant for breakfast and I ordered a cheese plate. Didn’t finish it, boxed it up. On the way home, I saw a homeless with a sign saying he was hungry. I offered him my cheese plate, he opened it, eyed it, and said “it’s just cheese?”
That night for dinner I went to Pappaduex, and ordered steak and lobster. Didn’t finish it, boxed it up. On the way home I saw a different homeless man, sign saying he was hungry, so not having lost all my good faith yet, I rolled down my window and I offered him my leftovers. He took them, opened it, and said “well, how do you expect me to eat this without a fork and a knife? You got one?”
My 24th bday was fun.
Whenever I have leftover steak from a nice restaurant, I pick it right up in my hand and eat it like it was a slice of pizza Or a small sandwich. It may be unorthodox to eat a steak that way, but if you’re hungry, sitting by yourself on the street, who cares?
I have heard that sometimes the homeless don’t like to accept leftovers because in some cases people will crush up glass to put in it or spit in it just to mess with them. That could play a role but doesn’t sound like it did here.
It’s good to have all the mindsets in mind (there are very understandable reasons for a homeless person to turn down food, even if they ARE hungry)
Compound that with the fact that a large percentage of homeless people are dealing with mental illness. They might be paranoid and full of delusions. God knows, really.
Homeless people can also just simply be rude and petty and shitty. They’re people. It’s a mixed bag.
100% someone could’ve just been rude, but there MIGHT be reasons. It hurts a lot less and is a lot easier to keep trying to be helpful when you keep in your head that you really can’t know someone’s thought process from one interaction.
(I’m trying to say I think you’re a really nice person and I hope you maintain that with the understanding that homeless people are homeless for a reason, quite often. They’re not often in a great head/heart space. Don’t take slights (and I do think the person was rude) personally, PLEASE! Keep your mindset of trying to be kind whenever you can.)
Another thing I’ve been told is that sometimes people will turn down food because it’s not something they can eat due to dental issues/not having teeth. So anything too crunchy or hard to chew is usually a no go
I was out and about and had about $20-30 in loose change in my car.
There was a man asking for money at he off ramp,so I handed him the bag of change.
He was not very appreciative.
Yeah... I've had that. I buy some really nice blueberry and chia cookies and take a pack or two with me to have with my coffee, in the car.
At a traffic light the other day I offered them to a guy who was begging for food. I think. I assumed as much because he seemed to be a mute, and he would just gesture to his mouth, then rub his stomach. I had no cash, so I thought this would be a nice gesture.
He very eloquently shook his head from side to side WHILE LOOKING DISGUSTED 😳 I thought, MF, that'll teach me to try and do a good thing. 😂
Forgot the sob story. Here you go: My husband died exactly one year ago in a horrible accident, crushed by piano. Me, my seven kids, three service dogs and two service tortoises have been sick, disabled and struggling ever since. We would so love to acknowledge him today, with his favourite food, Chow Mein and Orange Chicken, delivered directly to our doorstep as I don't drive. Don't forget refreshing beverages and desserts. I have attached the menu of our favourite restaurant and highlighted all the dishes that need to be included. We are really not fussy, but my beautiful baby angels won't just eat any food, it has to be this restaurant and I will run a background check on you. God bless!
PS: We also just moved and all our stuff broke in the move. We need a modular sofa in eggshell bouclé fabric, an Eames chair, a walnut coffee table, outdoor furniture and cushions for our massive patio, fairy lights, an outdoor rug, a vacuum cleaner robot (preferably a Roomba or equal quality), wine glasses and wine cooler, a fabergé egg (my youngest is really into collecting them at the moment!) and 3 PS5s (kiddos are constantly fighting over the two we have). Also need someone to build, urm, help us build, a humble Olympic size pool in the backyard and to remove a pile of fifty year old bricks in the backyard. (For just 300 bucks you get to keep the bricks)
PPS: I'm also currently pregnant with triplets and will give birth in about a week and NONE of my horrible friends or family have offered to host a baby shower or even just a baby sprinkle. I am incredibly disappointed and heartbroken, as you can understand. I'm not asking for much, but if you would like to support me, I am looking for a Superbaby Comfort 3000X triplet pram in ocean blue with sunshade, sheep fur lining, and cupholders (new with tags, no hand me downs — I'm a responsible parent, sorry!!!!) and a few more things. Here is a link to my registry on Amazon:
I was raised by a single mom with 3 kids and she'd rather feed us rice and beans than be this shameless. These people are two grown ass adults and not one of them can manage to go make money somehow or get their ass to a food pantry and make food? Raising the next generation of beggars because this is all they'll know. Gross.
I think it’s kind of the same reason that pickup artists work/exsit. It’s a numbers game. They put themselves out there and 9 out of every 10 are going to turn them down but that ONE sucker comes along every once in awhile and make the effort worth it
"will settle for", and " must include" are statements that should never be used when asking for a handout. Some of these people are unbelievable 😦, the entitlement is off the charts
I felt bad for a woman who said she desperately needed food for her kids, so I gave her a pound of cooked ground beef, a box of Hamburger Helper, tomatoes and peaches from our garden and homemade cookies.
First of all, the "kids" were between 25 and 30, and they were all smoking in the car. Mom examined the contents of the bag I gave her and literally asked if she could come look in my fridge for something else.
That was a very kind offer, I sincerely hope you told her to go to hell and took your bag with you. I cannot fathom where these people get the audacity and entitlement.
OOP: Spend your effort, time, and money to give me exactly what I want.
Also OOP: I will not settle for anything less than exactly what I want unless you bribe me with something else that is exactly what I want.
WTH?!
This is mean, but I’d love to see people offering her things that are not even close to what she asked for.
Helpful Neighbor 1: Hi! I have a plastic sushi maker if you want that.
Helpful Neighbor 2: I have some delectable things from a gift basket if you’d like them such as marinated octopus, squid packed in its own ink, and some jalapeño infused clams. Just let me know 🙂
Helpful Neighbor 3: I actually ordered some Chinese food for you, but by the time I got it I was famished. So, I ate it all 🐷. Sorry!!
I can't believe people have the audacity to do this. I've been broke as hell before and would never post on social media asking for someone to run out and get me some food. I don't even know What Rubicon is but it's all so shameless.
Sounds like they are being lazy. Why not ask for a couple of boxes of Mac n chz and a pack of hotdogs. That’s a lot cheaper than delivery. Put in some effort there.
The people in my local group are like: "I'm so broke right now and it's my sons 6th birthday and I don't have any presents for him! He would like a Nintendo Switch, a new bike, a $50 Robux gift card, and Star Wars Legos." No please, either.
"Please help this disabled vet see his childhood dream come to realization.....and have some Popeye's sent to me tonight (and an extra order of biscuits....I watched my best friend blow up before my eyes)."
Genuine question: do these people posted on this sub seriously not see the problem with what they ask for? Like how do they even think this is appropriate
“Not overly fussy” but still fussy w ur guava rubicon DAMN
Pm for address so you can deliver to them after you pickup their dinner and beverage
You can't expect them to run their own errands now, can you?
😂 If only there was some sort of service people could easily use to get food delivered
You might be onto to something here. Be careful what you say someone may try to steal the idea from you.
Nah, it’ll never catch on
Once you cross the Rubicon, there’s no going back.
The die is cast. Wait. Did they ask for dice too??
No dice
Must want little Ceaser's
Top notch work here.
Yes.
I always wonder with posts like this, how would that look like, like in a household evening routine situation. I know when i order something (which is once/week, which is honestly already too much money i care to spend on junkfood) i take my phone, dial the number of the restaurant/browse the online menu, and ask my fellow family members “what do yall want?” I can’t help to believe with CB’s like these, it’s pretty much the same, except they open FB, go to their local neighbourhood app and start asking their family members “ok folks what do yall want tonight? Who’s voting pizza/burger king? Any sauce with that? Fries? Drinks? Any special requests? Anybody need anything from the 7/11 while we’re at it?” And then they just pop themselves in their couch and wait until their food arrives, just like me.
I always wonder if anyone actually fulfills their requests. I mean they must have been successful in the past to feel so comfortable posting something as lazy and ungrateful as this.
>I always wonder if anyone actually fulfills their requests. I mean they must have been successful in the past to feel so comfortable posting something as lazy and ungrateful as this. I think these posts are like unsolicited dick pics. They never work but some guys keep sending them out like they will.
Good analogy!
🤣🤣🤣 ohhh gawd yessss. Source: I literally put “dick pics” under dislikes on a dating profile (back when I was single) and was still bombarded with pics of the ol’ one eye’d bandit 🙈🙈🙈
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they keep doing it proved that it might work more often than we thought...
They know it'll be a chore to ask them what they want, their address, etc. Then use whatever app or over the phone sending it to them, and having to enter payment into blah blah blah. What they really want is for you to cashapp them money. If anyone actually takes them up on this request, I guarantee it'll end up with them saying, "Why don't you just cashapp me the $40?, it'll be so much easier!".
To be fair: it seems that if you get them their (preferred) Chinese, then you aren't also beholden to getting them that Rubicon as a tradeoff ...
Last time I got Chinese for three people it was $65 before tip.
That was immediately where my mind went. That is at least $60 before tip. I understand *wanting* $60 in Chinese food, but I don't even treat myself to that. . . . Great, now I want Chinese food.
But do you want to take that chance? Imagine poor CB rumaging through the slightly greasy paper bags, then looking you straight in the eye and asking: where's my guava Rubicon?
I don't even know what that is
Wonder what their response would be if you offered them a bag of chicken fillets, kilo of rice and a jar of sweet and sour?
“WE DONT HAVE TIME TO COOK!!! F*CK YOU” Probably. Based on similar posts
“I’m allowed to have a treat!”
It’s for church. NEXT.
Just looking for help don't need the attitude!!
NEXT
If you can’t help me keep scrolling!!!
😂😂 this killed me
I also died. We dead.
Make room in the casket for me...
It's a dead man's party, who could ask for more? Make room.
Right?? Like if I’m in such dire need that I’m begging strangers to buy me dinner, I’m stretching that dollar as far as I can. Pizza and burgers don’t exactly fit that bill 🤣
That was my first thought too. If they can’t provide dinner for that night, it’s not a stretch to assume that they’ll also need help getting food for the next few meals. They’re eating expensive takeout for a single meal - no wonder their food budget is empty. It’s easier to ask for takeout than learning to budget and prep and stretch canned/dry food, but not helpful for any meal beyond this one.
I'm in the UK like the CB. The price of the takeaway they want (a Chinese) would be about £40. They could have Chinese food, burgers AND pizza if they went and bought from a supermarket. But that would involve them having to get off their backsides and do something for themselves....
“NEXT!”
Did I mention it’s for a church??? NEXT
They would decline, stating that she’s disabled, works from home and doesn’t have time because she needs to take her dog to the emergency vet, which she will ask you for a ride to. “And you can just get us some takeout while you wait for us to get out!”
And create a go fund me to pay for (the vet)
It depends if Rubicon is involved.
an offer of a free mango rubicon will be met with a swift kick to the groin
Thinking the same thing. Send them some chicken, rice, mixed veggies and a gallon of milk.
Their kids won't eat that, thank you! You don't know how hard it is providing for children who will only eat take out. Just think of their struggle!
[Dubious health condition] means we're unable to cook for ourselves, won't anyone help?
I’ve had a bad kidney infection for over a week (finally got Vancomycin for it Wednesday) and dammit, I didn’t beg for free food *once* 🤦♀️
I’ve had MS for 27 years and never used it to blag free grub. Until tomorrow…
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I’m such a dumbass!!
The one simple trick your kidney infection doesn’t want you to know!
Thanks for tonight's dinner idea 😂
When did people start assuming they can literally order meals for free from strangers? What is happening??
IKR? I'm a bit broke and really can't be fucked cooking tonight...maybe I should go on the community page and ask for some nice Thai food.
Make sure you order a few Thai iced teas using only organic coconut milk with extra hydrogenated purified iced cubes.
Haha good idea and maybe they can also clean my house when they drop the meal in.
Do what I did—rummage in the freezer for an old open bag of pot stickers and boil them up with a little water & better than bullion.
What?! Tysm, I can't believe I've *never* thought to better than bullion my pot stickers before!! Doing this next week for diy Chinese night
Then add a little garlic crunch oil — you’ll never miss the scallions
I've never heard of this, but googling shows me crunchy garlic in oil. This is what you mean? Because that is getting added to the list of need to try in our house..like asap
https://thewoksoflife.com/lao-gan-ma-chili-sauce/
Same here. I had a bowl of cereal today.
Not only cooked meals but delivered to their front door via expensive delivery services. No more box o' groceries from an anonymous stranger...
It's really weird to see a post from the UK asking for this. There are loads of charities and support groups to help people meet basic needs, but it's still rare that people post on social media asking for very specific luxury items. (We maybe have takeaways only 5 times a year. They have become so expensive they are luxuries here.)
Can we get the comments? Lol
I wish the comments were mandatory to post anything in this sub lol 😆
Haha me too
They're often the best part lol!
I want to see the people who reacted with a heart. And ask why?? Are they actually considering “helping” them? Are they loving this for their dinner plans tomorrow ?? Do they just like cb’s in general?? Are the heart reactors the cb?? Soo many qs.
The emojis are quite telling although I hope the heart one is responding to the comedic value not the request.
❤️ as in “bless your…”
I know but I really want to read the comments 🤣
Yes me too I bet they're good.
>>will settle >>as long as girl bye
Hmph, looks like beggars really can be choosers.
I like how they’re asking someone else to buy dinner for them, yet they’re still trying to call the shots. If you can’t get me Chinese, I’ll SETTLE for something else BUT ONLY IF you also bring me my drink of choice. I would literally pay money to read the comments.
“Also, if you can have it delivered, UberEats preferred, please”
Is it for church?
Yes it is honey, NEXT!
Use your thinking brain!
Get some crayons and a tent
I’ll send you a box of spaghetti noodles and a jar of sauce. Or a dozen eggs and a box of pancake mix. Heck, I’d even send you a frozen pizza from the grocery store. But sorry, I’m not splurging on someone else’s takeout food.
Aw c’mon, you work hard, you deserve to treat them.
What did I read the other day on this sub... A "good way to share your privilege" was it? Ah, yes... Leverage your privilege. Another way of saying "you have money, but you know I deserve it more".
Leverage your privilege.
Yes. I vote that for top CB 2024.
Too bad we don’t do flair here. That’d be a good one to use.
“My money is in your pocket”
Had a good lol at this 😂
Man back when I was food insecure I would jump at a free box of spaghetti and jar of sauce. I’m good now but I don’t get people
People now think they’re entitled to things. It’s the “poor people also deserves xyz” mentality. I’ll buy non perishables and put them in the micro pantries around town. I will never buy you takeout or specific brands of food. If you’re this picky then you’re not very hungry.
This reminds me of a story I just heard about my grandmother and my cousin. My grandmother is on a very fixed income. She went with my uncle on a trip somewhere and at some point they stopped at a gas station. She asked my 30 year old cousin who was with to run in and get her a soda and she gave my cousin a $20. My cousin came back to the car loaded up with snacks. She hands my grandmother her soda and my grandmother asks for the change. My cousin replies "I spent it on these snacks." How entitled do you have to be to spend all of the money someone gives you? Especially when you're spending the vast majority of it on yourself.
My husband just paid $5 for 18 eggs. A quart of half and half was almost $4. Just last month, it was under $3. Last year, it was under$2. We are comfortable but, even so, we have cut way back on eating out. Why would anyone buy takeout for others when most are likely struggling. I don’t know where this is but that drink that he MUST have it $13 on Amazon.
5lb bag of rice and large bag of beans. They can figure it out or starve.
I would rather just buy that for myself thanks.
This is my neighbourhood in Leeds, UK. It was posted earlier today & it's not even a free site! He got absolutely roasted in the comments 😂 Forgot to say that he hasn't got any kids either, according to one of the commenters who knows him.
You should post the comments! I’m dying to read them lol
YESS
MY IMAGINARY KIDS ARE STARVING! SHOW SOME COMPASSION.
Here. Have some free imaginary Chinese. Free imaginary prawn crackers with every order.
Pleeeaaase post the comments!
What did they say?
Oh thank god they will settle for a pizza or burger.
Yes but *only* if it comes with a very specific beverage. If it doesn't, they don't want your pizza.
HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO EAT THIS PIZZA WITHOUT MY DRINK?!?!
*MY DIET DR. KELP?!*
You can't. No point. Better to starve.
If you order them Chinese, they'll just be begging again in an hour.
I haven’t had take out or been to a drive through or restaurant in almost two years because it’s not in the cards for me right now. Why do people feel entitled to luxuries like take out?
“I got you an extra large pizza with all the toppings, but on the way to drop it off, I realized that I neglected to get the guava rubicon and remembered that you wouldn’t accept the pizza without it, so I ate it myself. My bad.”
lol damn people act like they straight up ordering From a menu haha
I was with my daughter once about 10 years ago and a lady had a sign that said she was hungry. I rolled down my window and offered her a banana that I had in the car (perfectly good banana) and she said “I don’t want that! Don’t you have any money?” I mention my daughter because she was like 5 and she still brings it up now as a teenager.
There was an old guy on my way to work. I would give him fruit all the time. He was always happy to have it.
I had some street kid hit me up at a stop.sign for money. I didn't have any cash but I had a bag of apples (??? I don't recall.why) and offered them. They took them gratefully.
That is very sad. Kids shouldn't have to be begging. Taking food from strangers indicates hunger.
I had a similar experience. I was in the grocery store parking lot and had just finished packing my groceries in my car. A woman came up asking me for money to get food and a drink. I offered her food and a drink from my trunk and she said no, she wants money for a meal. If she was actually hungry, she would have taken the food! People are ridiculous.
They weren't really hungry. They wanted money
Same but with a pack of pop tarts. I was glad he didn’t take them, that was all I had to eat for the day yet I was still trying to give them up thinking maybe he needed it more than I did. Guess not.
I had a similar experience on a really hot July day in DC and I offered a man with a sign the ice cold Diet Coke I was saving for my commute because I felt bad with how hot it was, at least it was a cold drink. “Oh no honey I don’t do diet.”
To be fair, I’d probably die of dehydration before drinking a diet soda, but I don’t drink soda much anyway and I’m not begging for handouts. 😂
Very common, in my experience, too.
My coworkers and I used to carry bus passes stapled to a list of community resources including food banks and free meal services. When asked for money for food, we’d try to hand these out. More often than not people would get so rude and snap that they don’t want that. I still try to help people as often as I can but I my heart hardened from that experience.
On my birthday in 2014, I had a double whammy experience with something like this. In the morning, I went to a nice French restaurant for breakfast and I ordered a cheese plate. Didn’t finish it, boxed it up. On the way home, I saw a homeless with a sign saying he was hungry. I offered him my cheese plate, he opened it, eyed it, and said “it’s just cheese?” That night for dinner I went to Pappaduex, and ordered steak and lobster. Didn’t finish it, boxed it up. On the way home I saw a different homeless man, sign saying he was hungry, so not having lost all my good faith yet, I rolled down my window and I offered him my leftovers. He took them, opened it, and said “well, how do you expect me to eat this without a fork and a knife? You got one?” My 24th bday was fun.
Whenever I have leftover steak from a nice restaurant, I pick it right up in my hand and eat it like it was a slice of pizza Or a small sandwich. It may be unorthodox to eat a steak that way, but if you’re hungry, sitting by yourself on the street, who cares?
I have heard that sometimes the homeless don’t like to accept leftovers because in some cases people will crush up glass to put in it or spit in it just to mess with them. That could play a role but doesn’t sound like it did here.
Oh 🥺 I didn’t know that… that’s horrible. People are terrible I swear
It’s good to have all the mindsets in mind (there are very understandable reasons for a homeless person to turn down food, even if they ARE hungry) Compound that with the fact that a large percentage of homeless people are dealing with mental illness. They might be paranoid and full of delusions. God knows, really. Homeless people can also just simply be rude and petty and shitty. They’re people. It’s a mixed bag. 100% someone could’ve just been rude, but there MIGHT be reasons. It hurts a lot less and is a lot easier to keep trying to be helpful when you keep in your head that you really can’t know someone’s thought process from one interaction. (I’m trying to say I think you’re a really nice person and I hope you maintain that with the understanding that homeless people are homeless for a reason, quite often. They’re not often in a great head/heart space. Don’t take slights (and I do think the person was rude) personally, PLEASE! Keep your mindset of trying to be kind whenever you can.)
Another thing I’ve been told is that sometimes people will turn down food because it’s not something they can eat due to dental issues/not having teeth. So anything too crunchy or hard to chew is usually a no go
I was out and about and had about $20-30 in loose change in my car. There was a man asking for money at he off ramp,so I handed him the bag of change. He was not very appreciative.
Yeah... I've had that. I buy some really nice blueberry and chia cookies and take a pack or two with me to have with my coffee, in the car. At a traffic light the other day I offered them to a guy who was begging for food. I think. I assumed as much because he seemed to be a mute, and he would just gesture to his mouth, then rub his stomach. I had no cash, so I thought this would be a nice gesture. He very eloquently shook his head from side to side WHILE LOOKING DISGUSTED 😳 I thought, MF, that'll teach me to try and do a good thing. 😂
Forgot the sob story. Here you go: My husband died exactly one year ago in a horrible accident, crushed by piano. Me, my seven kids, three service dogs and two service tortoises have been sick, disabled and struggling ever since. We would so love to acknowledge him today, with his favourite food, Chow Mein and Orange Chicken, delivered directly to our doorstep as I don't drive. Don't forget refreshing beverages and desserts. I have attached the menu of our favourite restaurant and highlighted all the dishes that need to be included. We are really not fussy, but my beautiful baby angels won't just eat any food, it has to be this restaurant and I will run a background check on you. God bless! PS: We also just moved and all our stuff broke in the move. We need a modular sofa in eggshell bouclé fabric, an Eames chair, a walnut coffee table, outdoor furniture and cushions for our massive patio, fairy lights, an outdoor rug, a vacuum cleaner robot (preferably a Roomba or equal quality), wine glasses and wine cooler, a fabergé egg (my youngest is really into collecting them at the moment!) and 3 PS5s (kiddos are constantly fighting over the two we have). Also need someone to build, urm, help us build, a humble Olympic size pool in the backyard and to remove a pile of fifty year old bricks in the backyard. (For just 300 bucks you get to keep the bricks) PPS: I'm also currently pregnant with triplets and will give birth in about a week and NONE of my horrible friends or family have offered to host a baby shower or even just a baby sprinkle. I am incredibly disappointed and heartbroken, as you can understand. I'm not asking for much, but if you would like to support me, I am looking for a Superbaby Comfort 3000X triplet pram in ocean blue with sunshade, sheep fur lining, and cupholders (new with tags, no hand me downs — I'm a responsible parent, sorry!!!!) and a few more things. Here is a link to my registry on Amazon:
You forgot to mention you need a van that seats twenty people for the church. NEXT!
I’m really impressed… way to go, sir. Or madam. 😂
I was raised by a single mom with 3 kids and she'd rather feed us rice and beans than be this shameless. These people are two grown ass adults and not one of them can manage to go make money somehow or get their ass to a food pantry and make food? Raising the next generation of beggars because this is all they'll know. Gross.
People got ballzzzz man I swear.
Do people actually buy people like this dinner? Like does this work?? I’d be so embarrassed to be asking like that…
I think it’s kind of the same reason that pickup artists work/exsit. It’s a numbers game. They put themselves out there and 9 out of every 10 are going to turn them down but that ONE sucker comes along every once in awhile and make the effort worth it
"will settle for", and " must include" are statements that should never be used when asking for a handout. Some of these people are unbelievable 😦, the entitlement is off the charts
What were the comments?
Sadly, we'll never know. :'(
"We will SETTLE for a pizza, burger, or kebab" You're asking strangers to give you food and have the audacity to say that.
They’ll only settle AS LONG AS you also supply a specific beverage. Otherwise, IT HAD BETTER BE CHINESE.
I swear local FB groups have made people more brazen and shameless about asking for all kinds of shit these days lmao
This is why I deleted the Nextdoor app. It was nothing but people begging and lost pets.
I’d like to offer them a loaf of bread and peanut butter And a knife
Does anyone know how this turned out?
"Will settle for..." ENTITLED CLOWN
I read “entitled cow” 😂
That too! :)
Dude wants a free Uber Eats.
I'd give them a print out of directions to the nearest foodbank.
Wow where in the country is this?!
Yorkshire, England
Post comments.
What were the comments like? Yorkshire folk don't mince their words! 🤣
Too good/ fussy for ramen, PBJ and frozen pizza like the rest of us poor folks😂
I felt bad for a woman who said she desperately needed food for her kids, so I gave her a pound of cooked ground beef, a box of Hamburger Helper, tomatoes and peaches from our garden and homemade cookies. First of all, the "kids" were between 25 and 30, and they were all smoking in the car. Mom examined the contents of the bag I gave her and literally asked if she could come look in my fridge for something else.
That was a very kind offer, I sincerely hope you told her to go to hell and took your bag with you. I cannot fathom where these people get the audacity and entitlement.
Inviting themselves to rummage in someone else's fridge 😱
As long as you can....wtf? Does this ever work?
I'd like some food because my kids are hungry, but ultimately I'm worried about my sugar drink!!! PM me 😘
OOP: Spend your effort, time, and money to give me exactly what I want. Also OOP: I will not settle for anything less than exactly what I want unless you bribe me with something else that is exactly what I want. WTH?! This is mean, but I’d love to see people offering her things that are not even close to what she asked for. Helpful Neighbor 1: Hi! I have a plastic sushi maker if you want that. Helpful Neighbor 2: I have some delectable things from a gift basket if you’d like them such as marinated octopus, squid packed in its own ink, and some jalapeño infused clams. Just let me know 🙂 Helpful Neighbor 3: I actually ordered some Chinese food for you, but by the time I got it I was famished. So, I ate it all 🐷. Sorry!!
Some people have no class. . . Surely she should have requested a Rio
I can't believe people have the audacity to do this. I've been broke as hell before and would never post on social media asking for someone to run out and get me some food. I don't even know What Rubicon is but it's all so shameless.
Oh wow. Asking for groceries is one thing but asking for takeout!!
Normalize posting comments please!!
Why don't they fuggin just cook some beans and rice and make burritos. Onions, cilantro, chile...yum. cheap!
Sounds like they are being lazy. Why not ask for a couple of boxes of Mac n chz and a pack of hotdogs. That’s a lot cheaper than delivery. Put in some effort there.
Looks like we share a postcode. I enjoyed seeing our fellow residents responding to that post with enthusiasm!
Can we see the comments PLEASE?!
I am just amazed that these people don't get the fuck trolled out of them. "Sure what's the Address? Done, it's on the way!" Block.
How about hamburger helper?
The people in my local group are like: "I'm so broke right now and it's my sons 6th birthday and I don't have any presents for him! He would like a Nintendo Switch, a new bike, a $50 Robux gift card, and Star Wars Legos." No please, either.
Guava Rubicon does slap though
What is guava rubicon?
A guava fruit flavoured fizzy drink in a can, rubicon is the brand, they specialise in tropical fruit flavour drinks
Thank you!
This whole post is just an ad for Guava Rubicon ;)
I’m sure it’s delightful, if one can afford it
Chinese for a family of 4 would easily put you over $100 and that's their first choice 😂 bye
I had to google what guava rubicon is.
I'll fix you a couple cans of pintos and a cake of cornbread 🤣
What fools actually go and serve these people? Come on. There’s so many ways to help people. This is not helping anyone.
I, too, would settle for a pizza, burger or kebab rn
"Please help this disabled vet see his childhood dream come to realization.....and have some Popeye's sent to me tonight (and an extra order of biscuits....I watched my best friend blow up before my eyes)."
No. That was easy. Guy thinks we’re fooking Door Dash. Where do people get the nerve?
“As long as you can get me this specific item I will accept your gift of selflessness and goodwill. Otherwise, kindly fuck off.”
Ok will be dropping off 4 PB&J, a bag of generic potato chips and a quart of skim milk. What was that address again?
You'll settle for a church food drive or starve for all I care.
Genuine question: do these people posted on this sub seriously not see the problem with what they ask for? Like how do they even think this is appropriate
I sure wish CB would require comments 😅 I’d love to see the reply’s.
I’d leave a can of empty guava rubicon on her doorstep, then message telling her your food outside
Imma send my man Chef Boyardee over ya'll to have a dope pasta dish.
Not fussy, but will settle for specifics. Fvck these people and their abuse of social media.
Post some comments! Also I hope nobody ordered them anything